Director (Principal Scientist), Clinical Research, Respiratory
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Upper Gwynedd, PA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead clinical research activities as Clinical Director (Principal Scientist) for cardiovascular and respiratory medicines across all development phases. Responsibilities: plan and oversee clinical trials, provide medical oversight, analyze clinical data for safety and efficacy, contribute to regulatory submissions, collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory, manufacturing, and commercialization, and engage with external investigators and research initiatives. Maintain scientific expertise through ongoing learning and scientific engagement, author development documents, and represent the company at scientific forums. Requirements: MD or MD/PhD; minimum 3 years in clinical medicine and 1 year in industry drug development or biomedical research; proven scientific scholarship; strong communication and teamwork skills. Preferred: Board certification in Pulmonology, Cardiology, or related fields; pediatric and/or adult care experience; prior clinical research and publication record. High-Value: Focus on cardiovascular and respiratory indications; involvement in clinical trials from preclinical to post-licensure stages; GxP and regulatory experience; cross-functional collaboration; approximately 20% travel; hybrid work setup in the US.